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/ma.dam/

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Translation

Mrs. / Ms. (abbreviation for madame)

Word origin

Written abbreviation of madame ('Mrs, Madam'), from ma ('my') and dame ('lady'), from Latin domina ('mistress of a household').

Origin
Latin
Root
domina
English cognates
dame, madam, dominate

Examples

Dupont disponible l'-midi.

Mrs Dupont will be available after two in the afternoon.

, Leroy, .

The head of the office, Mrs Leroy, announced her retirement.

Martin .

Mrs Martin has asked to meet you in person.

Lambert - .

Mrs Lambert is making a cake for her grandchildren tomorrow.

Garnier, - confirmé .

Hello Mrs Garnier, your appointment is confirmed for Thursday.

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This word is part of lesson 8.